Employer: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job description
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; a global channel network; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of entertainment in 159 countries.
Reporting to the Executive Director for EMEA Security Operations for Sony Pictures Entertainment,
the Director of Security - Special Operations (EMEA) for the EMEA region will leverage broad business knowledge, extensive subject matter expertise and international experience to provide strategic guidance and strategy setting on a wide array of issues including: risk management/mitigation; significant special events management; Film/TV and Digital production security management; design and integration of regional security systems; investigations and threat management support; emergency management functions; crime prevention; planning and developing effective programs and safeguards; certain aspects of anti-piracy and content protection; law enforcement liaison; contract services management; organisational development; and other duties as designated.
This position is based at SPE corporate offices located in London, UK and resides in the Security, Environmental, Health and Safety Department.
General Responsibilities (strategic)
Develops a scalable operation model (events/productions) to include the strategy, roadmap, goals objectives and staffing.
Collaborates with cross functional partners to anticipate, identify and evaluate opportunities that carry a significant risk to SPE enterprise.
Builds and maintains robust cross-functional partnerships across the global security team and SPE by communicating team objectives, sharing successes and new opportunities to enhance safe and secure work environments.
Build a comprehensive network with the production and special event community to continually promote best practice.
Directs and defines personal protection support strategies for SPE Production senior executives and talent as needed.
Special Event Security (Strategic)
Strategic oversight of all security logistics and physical security operations for SPE Premieres and Special Events within the EMEA region.
Production Security (Strategic)
Assist the Executive Director with the creation and directional ownership of EMEA region Event and Production protection and security strategy.
Strategic oversight of all security logistics and physical security operations for all SPE Productions (Feature Film, TV, and Digital) during the planning and execution phases within the EMEA region.
The ideal candidate will have:
Knowledge of:
Broad range of strategic level Law enforcement, Military, intelligence agencies, Executive Protection and/or security program management experience; preferably with large public event experience.
Knowledge and interest in staying current in world events and global political landscape.
Knowledge of and experience in designing, implementing and reviewing film/tv production security (strategic) processes.
Project Management processes/strategies.
Skills in:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrable influencing and negotiating skills at a senior level
Evidence of producing high level, strategic plans for a range of tasks/challenges
Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal; dealing effectively with all levels of management.
Stakeholder management, partnership working and collaborative leadership mindset.
Ability to:
Culturally define and influence the departments standing within the organization.
Uphold and direct relationships with security vendors and consultants.
Drive organizational/departmental performance to ‘best in class’ status
Identify efficiencies whilst adding value to key projects/initiatives.
Work well and contribute to a small, agile team within a matrix organization
Build and sustain excellent relationships at multiple levels and across divisions.
Interact and build relationships with Police and Government Agency officials, SPE management, productions, and studio personnel at a senior level.
Develop, implement and standardize production security standards, policies, and procedures
This role would preferably require someone who can be available on call (round the clock), to be able to respond to production needs and other emergencies
Please note that this role is based in the United Kingdom. In order to enable us to meet statutory and regulatory obligations of the United Kingdom immigration system you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the United Kingdom.
Sony Pictures Entertainment is committed to equal opportunity in all its employment practices, policies and procedures. No worker or potential worker will therefore receive less favourable treatment due to his or her race, age, creed, sexual orientation, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion, gender, marital status or Trade Union membership (if applicable).
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Location: London, United Kingdom
Job description
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; a global channel network; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of entertainment in 159 countries.
Reporting to the Executive Director for EMEA Security Operations for Sony Pictures Entertainment,
the Director of Security - Special Operations (EMEA) for the EMEA region will leverage broad business knowledge, extensive subject matter expertise and international experience to provide strategic guidance and strategy setting on a wide array of issues including: risk management/mitigation; significant special events management; Film/TV and Digital production security management; design and integration of regional security systems; investigations and threat management support; emergency management functions; crime prevention; planning and developing effective programs and safeguards; certain aspects of anti-piracy and content protection; law enforcement liaison; contract services management; organisational development; and other duties as designated.
This position is based at SPE corporate offices located in London, UK and resides in the Security, Environmental, Health and Safety Department.
General Responsibilities (strategic)
Develops a scalable operation model (events/productions) to include the strategy, roadmap, goals objectives and staffing.
Collaborates with cross functional partners to anticipate, identify and evaluate opportunities that carry a significant risk to SPE enterprise.
Builds and maintains robust cross-functional partnerships across the global security team and SPE by communicating team objectives, sharing successes and new opportunities to enhance safe and secure work environments.
Build a comprehensive network with the production and special event community to continually promote best practice.
Directs and defines personal protection support strategies for SPE Production senior executives and talent as needed.
Special Event Security (Strategic)
Strategic oversight of all security logistics and physical security operations for SPE Premieres and Special Events within the EMEA region.
Production Security (Strategic)
Assist the Executive Director with the creation and directional ownership of EMEA region Event and Production protection and security strategy.
Strategic oversight of all security logistics and physical security operations for all SPE Productions (Feature Film, TV, and Digital) during the planning and execution phases within the EMEA region.
The ideal candidate will have:
Knowledge of:
Broad range of strategic level Law enforcement, Military, intelligence agencies, Executive Protection and/or security program management experience; preferably with large public event experience.
Knowledge and interest in staying current in world events and global political landscape.
Knowledge of and experience in designing, implementing and reviewing film/tv production security (strategic) processes.
Project Management processes/strategies.
Skills in:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrable influencing and negotiating skills at a senior level
Evidence of producing high level, strategic plans for a range of tasks/challenges
Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal; dealing effectively with all levels of management.
Stakeholder management, partnership working and collaborative leadership mindset.
Ability to:
Culturally define and influence the departments standing within the organization.
Uphold and direct relationships with security vendors and consultants.
Drive organizational/departmental performance to ‘best in class’ status
Identify efficiencies whilst adding value to key projects/initiatives.
Work well and contribute to a small, agile team within a matrix organization
Build and sustain excellent relationships at multiple levels and across divisions.
Interact and build relationships with Police and Government Agency officials, SPE management, productions, and studio personnel at a senior level.
Develop, implement and standardize production security standards, policies, and procedures
This role would preferably require someone who can be available on call (round the clock), to be able to respond to production needs and other emergencies
Please note that this role is based in the United Kingdom. In order to enable us to meet statutory and regulatory obligations of the United Kingdom immigration system you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the United Kingdom.
Sony Pictures Entertainment is committed to equal opportunity in all its employment practices, policies and procedures. No worker or potential worker will therefore receive less favourable treatment due to his or her race, age, creed, sexual orientation, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion, gender, marital status or Trade Union membership (if applicable).
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